Iraqi President Saddam Hussein received a message Wednesday from Moroccan King Mohammed VI expressing his interest in promoting increased cooperation between their two countries, the official INA news agency said.

The message, delivered by visiting Moroccan Industry and Trade Minister Mustapha al-Mansuri, expressed Morocco's desire to "give a new impetus to bilateral relations in all areas," INA said.

Mansuri arrived in Baghdad on Tuesday on a flight from Morocco. — (AFP, Baghdad)